Vintage Pin Banque Populaire Provençale enamelled retro old logo badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This corporate lapel pin, shown in the photo, features a stylized coat of arms shape, characteristic of institutional badges from the late 20th century. The front side, the only visible part, displays a dark blue background enhanced by gold outlines. The inscription "BANQUE POPULAIRE PROVENÇALE" is clearly legible in gold capital letters, surmounting the bank's distinctive logo, also in gold. This logo combines graphic elements evoking both the Provence region and the identity of the Banque Populaire group.

The surface of the lapel pin has a brilliant enameled appearance, suggesting a meticulous finish typical of promotional items from that era. The gold edges highlight the contour of the coat of arms, giving the whole an elegant and professional look. The pin's tip, visible through its original plastic bag, shows the fastening post, characteristic of badges designed to be attached to clothing or textile accessories.

The central motif, composed of the stylized logo, is rendered in gold on a blue background, enhancing the visibility of the emblem. No other motif, text, or number is visible on the front. The item is presented in a transparent plastic bag, suggesting it has been little handled. The shiny texture of the enamel and the absence of visible wear in the photographed area indicate good preservation of the surface.

This type of lapel pin was generally distributed at internal events, promotional campaigns, or given to customers and employees in the 1980s-1990s. The graphics and logo refer to the bank's retro period, with a design typical of advertising objects from that time.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presented in a protective plastic bag. The front shows a shiny surface, with no apparent defects in the visible area. No chips, scratches, or notable tarnishing are observable on the photographed part. The exact condition of the back is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Banque Populaire Provençale was one of the regional entities of the Banque Populaire group, particularly active in southeastern France before the national consolidations carried out in the 1990s. Advertising lapel pins were a common medium for institutional communication at the time, used to reinforce local identity and network affiliation.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and advertising items.

Keywords: Banque Populaire badge, retro pin, advertising badge, enameled pin, bank crest, old Banque Populaire logo, institutional badge, corporate pin, vintage badge, Banque Populaire Provençale, old bank pin, enamel badge